Trick or Treat - Halloween 2016

Happy Halloween!

 

Ryan was so excited to be a Robot! I had so much fun making his costume! We even made a little candy shoot for all of his Halloween goodies. 

I also made this Jungle Jeep for Grayson, however he didn't use it. We just carted it around in the wagon. Oh well. 

These two happily got dressed in their costumes and ate their dinner - they were ready to go!

The Bishop Family came over for a quick dinner before heading out to trick or treat. 

 

Zookeeper Sarah and Hank the Panda bear (although he kinda looks more like a zombie dog)

 

This is basically how Hayden walked around. She wouldn't wear her tutu, vest or ears. 

Sweet little girl! She loved trick or treating...but was incredibly cautious if she saw anything scary!

Hayden & Ryanne checking out their loot!

Say SUGAR!

Another successful year in the books! So much fun!

6th Annual Pumpkin Carving

Last night we had friends over for our annual pumpkin carving party!

Tate was adorable as Mickey Mouse!

Audrey got right to work...

The boys were excited to carve their pumpkins too! (although Grayson's face clearly doesn't express that...)

Apparently Kevin hates carving pumpkins. For some reason I forget this every year until we are actually doing it...

Deciding what to carve...

Ryan with his Star Wars themed pumpkin. I have no idea which character it is.

Susanne and sweet Caroline. 

Caleb and Bob eating dinner. Caleb loved Bob and I think he also thought he was funny looking. I am pretty sure he had no idea Bob was actually a dog. Caleb didn't even care when Bob bit him. Although Bob is missing more than half of his teeth, his growl is still pretty scary! It was probably incredibly infuriating that Caleb wasn't scared! lol. What a tough little man!

Love me some cookie cake!

And Susanne brought Mix and Match Mamas funfetti bunt cake! Yum!

We had so much food and of course lots of yummy BOOze :)

Clothing became optional....

Carmel apple bar success!

This little nugget stealing toppings!

Baby Hayden! lol

Caleb being shy...

Lighting of the pumpkins...

So proud of all their work! 

Lakewood Halloween Bash

The kids and I got there right at 5pm so we could get a decent table. Since Kevin was tied up in a meeting it was just me and the little three. Last year we sat outside which was great, but it was kinda hot this year so we opted for a table inside next to the dance floor. 

Since we were right on the dance floor it was great entertainment for them.  Plus they could run and play and I could actually see them. Always great when you can relax while watching the crazy happen. 

 And since they sprinkle candy on the tables as decoration, thats what my kids had for an appetizer. 

Hayden and her snickers. 

I snuck away and grabbed dinner for them. Luckily they were all still sitting there when I returned. 

She was all over this chair. I am actually surprised it never fell over. 

Picture with the kiddos!

They started the night off with a hula hoop contest and Hayden was thrilled. She definitely gets an 'E' for effort. Maybe next year she can win :)

She loved the hula hoops and the dance floor. She was on it all night long! 

Every time she ran off...she ran to the dance floor. She was all over the group dances. 

After the costume contest we headed outside to the cookie decorating and haunted maze. 

Ryan and Grayson were much more particular about their decorating. 

A tad bit topping heavy...

The haunted maze was Wizard of Oz themed this year and Grayson wanted NOTHING to do with it. He wouldn't even go near the entrance. Sweet boy. The other two went though - Ryan was pretty proud of himself. 

After all the sugar these kids were wired! We let them run around for a while before heading back home. 

When we got home we had been "BOOed"! Ryan was so excited to see all the goodies that his friends Knox, Townes and Tipp had left for him! 

Sharing with Grayson & Hayden. And off to bed!